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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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